Friday, September 16, 2016

1000 Books Appendix IV

101
Bogey TalesAuthor:
Collected by Sarah RahzadDescription:
This sizable manuscript measures 6" x 9" (15 cm x 23 cm)
and contains 144 pages. The pink vellum pages are are sewn into the
spine and covers with silk cord to the ivory on a wood backing cover.
Written in silver ink in Common.Age:
The book is historic (55 years).History:
Highly valuable to scholars.Contents:
(a collection of short stories concerning a variety of heroes,
villains, monsters, and the like) fairies, goblins, elves, trolls,
dwarves, giants or gnomes, and usually magic or enchantments.
princesses and goose-girls; youngest sons and gallant princes; ogres,
giants, dragons, and trolls; wicked stepmothers and false heroes;
fairy godmothers and other magical helpers, often talking horses, or
foxes, or birds; glass mountainsWriting
Quality:
A collection of material from several different authors.Accuracy:
72% for the quality of the stories, while the factual information on
the beasts described within are 30% accurate.Availability:
The book is commonly copied, 700 copies are available.Value:
Sporadically purchased at 576 x base currency.

Abyssos
GeraseneAuthor:
Nebkare, Chancellor of the King of the Great River, Doctor, First in
line after the King of Upper Reaches of the Great River,
Administrator of the Great Palace, Hereditary nobleman, High Priest
of the Sun City, Builder, Chief Carpenter, Chief Sculptor, and Maker
of Vases in ChiefDescription:
This grand illuminated manuscript measures 8" x 10" (20 cm
x 25 cm) and contains 1114 pages, 913 illustrations. It is written in
the pictographs of the Utter South, with gold ink. Covered in
polished lead, the copper vellum pages are sewn into the covers with
hemp cord. There are many painstakingly colored sketches which
accompany the text. Translations of this work exist in Elven,
Dwarven, and the common alphabet of the Western Kingdom.Age:
The book is antediluvian (7260 years).History:
The original author, a lesser noble, was known for being magically
powerful.Contents:
(commonly known as "Legions of the Dead", a guidebook to
corporeal undead)Writing
Quality:
A work of average quality, useful for novices.Accuracy:
62%, however due to the esoteric nature of the writing, only 45% of
the information is regularly used.Availability:
This book is believed to be lost, two copies might be
available.Value:
An insidious landed gentry is hunting this document and will pay 1500
x base currency to get their hands on it.

Beasthunter's
GuidebookAuthor:
Torvan HuntswellDescription:
A shelf-sized, moderate monograph measuring 5” × 8” (13 cm x 20
cm) and containing 59 pages. Written in brown ink in Ranger
Trailsign. The paper pages are sewn into the covers with twisted gut,
with a cover of papier-mâché. This work has been translated into
Elven. In addition, the greem cover features the initials T.H. in
blue ink and the pages are dog-eared.Age:
The book is historic (56 years).History:
Farmers are interested in this book.Contents:
(covers beasts such as hellhounds, dire wolves, cave bears,
amphisbaena, behemoths, giant animals, sabre-tooth tigers, karkadann,
etc.)Writing
Quality:
A collection of notes rather than a cohesive work.Accuracy:
46%Availability:
The book is frequently disseminated, 4,000 copies are
available.Value:
Generally sells for 104 x base currency.

Bhuta
ParablesAuthor:
Swami Arjuna DaevaDescription:
A index-sized tome measuring 12" x 24" (30 cm x 61 cm) and
containing 210 pages. Written in black ink in Trade Tongue. Covered
in precious stones glued to bone, the papyrus pages are loosely
attached between the covers by means of a flap and cord.
Additionally, there is a colophon at the end of the scroll giving the
name of the work and its author and there is a picture of a Longbow
on the indigo cover. This work has been translated into the Common
Alphabet of the Western Kingdom.Age:
The book is quite old (280 years).History:
This book is widely read by the masses.Contents:
(details on Yaksha/Yakshini, Rakshasha, Devas, Vetalas, Vinayakas,
Asuras, Nagas, Sharabha, Hamsa, Makara, Pisaca, Preta, Pischachas,
Bhuta, Panis, Apsaras, Astomi, Bhutagana, Gandharva, Vanaras,
Vidyadharas, and other monsters from Hindu Mythology)Writing
Quality:
Engaging.Accuracy:
65%Availability:
The book is frequently disseminated, 6,000 copies are
available.Value:
Normally sold for 390 x base currency.

Chimaeric
ConcordanceAuthors:
Dragaburr Kamer, Elkenhurst Pelham, and Ara NightpointDescription:
A bulky illuminated manuscript measuring 12" x 15" (30 cm x
38 cm) and containing 676 pages, 667 illustrations. Written in
luminous ink in Common. Paper pages are sewn into the covers with
leather cord to the soft leather cover. There are multiple
painstakingly colored illustrations which are inked in blood. This
work has not been translated into any other languages.Age:
The book is old (102 years).History:
The authenticity of this work is in question.Contents:
(chimeras, basilisks, catoblepas, cocaktrices, gorgons, griffins,
hydras, manticores, nuckelavees, pegasi, unicorns, rocs, perytons,
etc) Writing
Quality:
This reference offers a wealth of information.Accuracy:
69%, however annotated versions exist which raise the accuracy to
86%.Availability:
The book is uncommon, seventeen copies are available.Value:
2484 x base currency.

Concealed
Among UsAuthor:
Skippy, Your Evil TwinDescription:
This modest monograph measures 5” × 7” (13 cm x 18 cm) and
contains 22 pages. It is written in the common alphabet of the
Western Kingdom, with blue ink. Gray-colored vellum pages are
unbound, but wrapped with a leather cord to the precious stones glued
to bone cover. This work has not been translated into any other
languages. A picture of a Spoon adorns the red cover.Age:
The book is historic (39 years).History:
The original author, an infamous shapeshifter, was known for being a
deadly assassin.Contents:
(a guide to shapechangers, dopplegangers, changelings, and other
disguised beings)Writing
Quality:
The writing is flowery and decorative and obviously the work of a
graceful hand.Accuracy:
33%Availability:
The book is commonly copied, 1,000 copies are available.Value:
Ocassionally sold for 1320 x base currency.

Cycloptic
CylcopediaAuthor:
Akuab the MyopicDescription:
A over-sized book measuring 18" x 36" (48 cm x 91 cm) and
containing 23 pages. Written in blood used instead of ink in
Giantese. Paper pages are unbound, but wrapped with a hemp cord to
the canvas stretched over thin wood cover. Additionally, the book is
covered by an oilskin packet and a picture of a single eye adorns the
pink cover.Age:
The book is historic (56 years).History:
It is likely the well-known "author" never wrote
it.Contents:
(a guide to monstrous giants such as cyclops, ettins, ogres, trolls,
etc.)Writing
Quality:
Covers the subject well enough for the serious.Accuracy:
75%Availability:
The book is infrequently distributed, forty-five copies are
available.Value:
Generally sells for 3750 x base currency.

Denizens
of the DeepAuthor:
Obed MarshDescription:
The booklet-sized illuminated manuscript measures 3" x 6"
(8 cm x 15 cm) and contains 48 pages, 31 illustrations. Written in
gold ink in the common alphabet of the Western Kingdom. Scrimshaw
pages are loosely attached between the covers by means of a flap and
cord to the red coral glued to thin wood cover. There are various
badly rendered octopuses, squid, & kraken decorating the corners
which accompany the text.Age:
The book is historic (32 years).History:
The contents of this book caused a duel between competing fishing
fleets.Contents:
(sea monsters, including serpents, ichthyosaurs,
plesiosaurs, mosasaurs, krakens, giant octupi/squid, whales,
megalodon sharks, merfolk, sea turtles, etc.)Writing
Quality:
Boring and insipid.Accuracy:
24% for the animals, 9% for beasts.Availability:
The book is infrequently distributed, forty-five copies are
available.Value:
Any fisherman would tell you that it'll be worth 280 x base currency
in your hands.

Dunkelwald
IncunabulumAuthor:
Durc the DaringDescription:
The average block book measures 11" x 17" (28 cm x 43 cm)
and contains 78 pages, 72 illustrations. Antique sheep parchment
pages are sewn into the spine and covers with twine to the carved,
gilded, and jeweled thin sandalwood wood cover. It is printed in the
common alphabet of the Western Kingdom, with indigo ink. This work
has been translated into Goblinoid. Filled with badly rendered
sketches decorating the outside corners which form a comic
flip-book.Age:
The book is historic (54 years).History:
This book has been scribbled in by previous owners.Contents:
(dark woods wood-block book; covers a variety of (sylvan?) beasts &
monsters)Writing
Quality:
Covers the subject well enough for the idly curious.Accuracy:
41%, annotated versions can be found with minor corrections raising
the accuracy to 46%.Availability:
The book is frequently disseminated, 3,000 copies are
available.Value:
Commonly valued at 145 x base currency.

Fiends,
Imps, Manes, Lemures, Balrogs, Grigori, and Familiar SpiritsAuthor:
Fracas the FamiliarDescription:
A digest-sized, thin incunabulum measuring 6" x 9" (15 cm x
23 cm) and containing 32 pages. Amatl pages are sewn into the spine
and covers with silk cord to the human skin stretched over bone
cover. Printed in brown ink in Daemonic. The book is enclosed in a
sable fur pouch. This work has been translated into Dwarven.Age:
The book is timeworn (30 years).History:
The book was stolen from the original author.Contents:
(demonology guide to lesser demons, breakdown the title list into
various numbers of each type (i.e. 4 types of fiends, five types of
imps, three types of balrogs, etc.)Writing
Quality:
Not patently bad data, but it is not well presented.Accuracy:
58%Availability:
The book is infrequently distributed, fifty copies are
available.Value:
An insidious learning circle is hunting this document and will pay
414 x base currency to get their hands on it.

GolemwerksAuthor:
UnknownDescription:
This monstrous codex measures 25" x 38" (64 cm x 173 cm)
and contains 1324 pages, 668 illustrations. Engraved in blue ink in
a guild code. The polished bronze pages are attached to the pressed
steel covers by gears where the binding should be. Is filled with
fascinating illustrations which are presented along with tables and
charts. Age:
The book is quite old (493 years).History:
Bandits are believed to have made off with this book.Contents:
(covers the construction of golems, automatons, living statues,
animated dolls, autonomous mannequins, clockworks, homunculus, bronze
men and bronze beasts, etc.)Writing
Quality:
The definitive resource, no better work on the subject.Accuracy:
87%, however due to the esoteric nature of the writing, only 77% of
the information is regularly used.Availability:
This text is unique.Value:
A certain wizard is known to be looking to pay 8806 x base currency
for this document.

Hortus
Mors MortisAuthor:
Aelius CethegusDescription:
This folio-sized, moderate illuminated manuscript measures 7” ×
10” (18 cm x 25 cm) and contains 69 pages, 27 illustrations.
Written in brown ink in the common alphabet of the Western Kingdom.
The cream-colored vellum pages are sewn into the covers with leather
cord and there is no cover. The title is displayed on the gold cover
in green ink and there is a written dedication at the front of the
book. Various horrendous illustrations which accompany the text.
Age:
The book is aged (38 years).History:
Scholars are interested in this book.Contents:
(Garden of Death; a tract on 30 killer plants)Writing
Quality:
The writing is flowery and decorative and obviously the work of a
graceful hand.Accuracy:
88%Availability:
The book is commonly copied, 500 copies are available.Value:
Rarely sold for 3360 x base currency.

Libris
DraconisAuthor:
AlaerthuthraxDescription:
This sizable block book measures 11" x 17" (28 cm x 43 cm)
and contains 131 pages, 160 illustrations. The vellum pages are bound
with ten iron rings to a cover of tarnished silver. It is printed in
Draconic, with red ink. Wine marks are found on parts of the book. A
profusion of horrendous wood block prints which contribute nothing to
the quality of the writing.Age:
The book is historic (75 years).History:
The original author, an infamous dragon, was known for being
hideously ugly.Contents:
(dragons, drakes, dracos, thunder lizards, wyverns, flying serpents,
horned serpents, wyrms, wurms, nagas, etc.)Writing
Quality:
Well-researched but very dry and dense.Accuracy:
62%Availability:
The book has wide circulation, 20,000 copies are available.Value:
Regularly priced at 396 x base currency.

Maleficium
ManuscriptAuthor:
Myntonus MalignousDescription:
This grand manuscript measures 11" x 17" (28 cm x 43 cm)
and contains 1113 pages, 420 of which are blank. It is printed in an
obscure argot of the common alphabet of the Western Kingdom, with
brown ink. Rice paper pages are unbound, but wrapped with a hemp cord
to the polished cinnabar cover. This work has been translated into
Gnomish. Additionally, the book is in a locked case.Age:
The book is ancient (1820 years).History:
The author of the book, a madman, died before completing this
work.Contents:
bestiary covering mesopotamian, sumerian, arabic, hebrew, and islamic
demons & devils)Writing
Quality:
Well-written but difficult to understand for non-experts.Accuracy:
56%, annotated versions can be found with minor corrections raising
the accuracy to 66%.Availability:
The book is uncommon, fifteen copies are available.Value:
Certain apothecaries will pay 2176 x base currency to get their hands
on this document.

Menagerie
of the Mad MagicianAuthor:
Rotwang, the Hand of BedlamDescription:
The letter-sized, slim illuminated manuscript measures 8½” × 11”
(22 cm x 28 cm) and contains 26 pages, 54 illustrations. The paper
pages are bound to the covers with metal staples, with a cover of
corroded zinc. Written in indigo ink in Trade Tongue. Is filled with
badly rendered pictures which make the text difficult to read.Age:
The book is aged (37 years).History:
The book has been lengthened by being re-bound with another work on
the topic and the addition of several illustrations.Contents:
(A diary covering a dozen magical abominations created by magic and
wizardry)Writing
Quality:
Much of the content has been stolen from Rowdaleplen's
Experiment Journal.Accuracy:
52%, annotated versions can be found with minor corrections raising
the accuracy to 58%.Availability:
The book is uncommon, nine copies are available.Value:
Ocassionally sold for 1560 x base currency.

Monograph
on Mystical HorrorsAuthor:
Arnbella PawndeadDescription:
A journal-sized, slim volume measuring 6" x 10" (15 cm x 25
cm) and containing 27 pages. It is written in Common, with orange
ink. Covered in tooled soft leather, the white paper pages are sewn
into the covers with leather cord. Two clasps in the form of skeletal
hands hold this book closed. Translations of this work exist in
Orcish and Gnollish.Age:
The book is dated (57 years).History:
This book has suffered a lot of wear and tear.Contents:
(about various monsters with magical powers and abilities)
Salamander, Phoenix, Barghest, Nightmare, Thunderbird, Coatl, Gorgon,
Writing
Quality:
Not patently bad data, but it is not well presented.Accuracy:
40%Availability:
The book is infrequently distributed, fifty-five copies are
available.Value:
Occassionally purchased for 2320 x base currency.

Nobit's
Guide to SpiritsAuthor:
John Horace NobitDescription:
This letter-sized block book measures 8½” × 11” (22 cm x 28 cm)
and contains 79 pages, 29 illustrations. Printed in red ink in the
common alphabet of the Western Kingdom. Paper pages are bound with
Nine niello rings to the rusted iron cover. In addition, three metal
clasps safeguard this book and the book is wrapped in red leather.
There are a profusion of colored jellyfish decorating the bottom
margin that contain hidden clues.Age:
The book is antique (165 years).History:
This is a revised edition of the original work.Contents:
(ghosts, apparitions, haunts, fetches, phantoms, specters, spirits,
spooks, & wraiths)Writing
Quality:
A dry and uninteresting read.Accuracy:
62%Availability:
This is a rare book, seven copies are available.Value:
Any herald would tell you that it'll be worth 2820 x base currency in
your hands.

Penumbral
PrimerAuthor:
Jupion the DuskriderDescription:
A booklet-sized, narrow incunabulum measuring 3" x 6" (8 cm
x 15 cm) and containing 13 pages. The white paper pages are bound
with metal chains, with a cover of corroded brass. Written in exposed
invisible ink in Trade Tongue. There is an odd, geometric pattern on
the cover and four zinc clasps cinch this book closed.Age:
The book is old (239 years).History:
Highly valuable to mystics.Contents:
(a basic description covering various shades, shadows, and other
etheric/astral entities)Writing
Quality:
The pages are written in a shaky hand.Accuracy:
51% Availability:
This is a rare book, ten copies are available.Value:
Generally sells for 3136 x base currency.

Sand,
Wind, Flame, & LiquidAuthor:
Salama Abdul MutaminDescription:
This thick book measures 7" x 12" (18 cm x 30 cm) and
contains 452 pages. Copper-colored lamb parchment pages are sewn into
the covers with hemp cord to the pitted mithral cover. It is written
in Trade Tongue, with blood used instead of ink. In addition, three
animal claws act as clasps to secure this book shut and the book is
in a case of stained wood.Age:
The book is dated (47 years).History:
Highly valuable to collectors.Contents:
djinn,
marid, dao, efreet
& other
elemental
monstersWriting
Quality:
The book is dead wrong, but not in a way that will hurt
you.Accuracy:
29%Availability:
This book is believed to be lost, three copies might be
available.Value:
Anybody could guess the document's worth to be about 2520 x base
currency.

Seelie
& Unseelie Court ChroniclesAuthor:
Ansretha NimonalethDescription:
The manuscript-sized block book measures 9" x 12" (23 cm x
30 cm) and contains 120 pages, 105 illustrations. It is printed in
Elven, with black ink. The aged cervine parchment pages are sewn into
the covers with leather cord, with a cover of tooled and gilded hard
leather. Many plain illustrations that fill entire pages. This work
has not been translated into any other languages.Age:
The book is timeworn (22 years).History:
The contents of this book caused a feud between competing
nobles.Contents:
(fairies, elven work)Writing
Quality:
Engaging.Accuracy:
55% for the descriptions of court life, while the fairy descriptions
are 37% accurate.Availability:
The book is commonly copied, 200 copies are available.Value:
A powerful scholar has spread the word that he will pay 1320 x base
currency for this document.

Senki
Yako EmakiAuthor:
Hachijo FumikoDescription:
The overlong scroll measures 11" x 408" (28 cm x 1038 cm)
and contains 164 pages, 131 illustrations. The engraved bronze are
written in the logographs of the Mysterious East, with black ink. The
scroll is oriented horizontally and read from left to right. This
work has been translated into Common, Elven, and Trade Tongue. Has
many well rendered illustrations that contain hidden clues. The
scroll is wrapped around two white jade rollers.Age:
The scroll is old (138 years).History:
This scroll is highly popular to artists.Contents:(Night
Parade of One Thousand Demons scroll, primarily Japanese, though some
Chinese & Korean) [Commonly known as the Picture Scroll of
Monsters of the Mysterious East]Writing
Quality:
Covers the subject well enough for the serious.Accuracy:
78%, however due to the roughness of the translation, only 69% of the
information is regularly used.Availability:
The scroll is infrequently distributed. 55 copies are
available.Value:
The author will pay 4860 x base currency for the return of this
document.

Skaldic
Sagas of the JotnrAuthor:
Svenja SkullsplitterDescription:
The index-sized, modest book measures 12" x 24" (30 cm x 61
cm) and contains 24 pages. The painted nickel pages are loosely
attached between the covers by means of a flap and cord to the hard
leather cover. Written in gold ink in the Futhark script of the
Frozen North. This work has been translated into Common.Age:
The book is antique (197 years).History:
This book has been inked by previous owners.Contents:
(norse stories about giants, trolls, & ogres)Writing
Quality:
A widely ridiculed work.Accuracy:
33%, however annotated versions exist which raise the accuracy to
49%.Availability:
The book is mass marketed, 900,000 copies are available.Value:
A certain healer is known to be looking to pay 240 x base currency
for this document.

The
Grimm GlossaryAuthor:
Xayter ZagnuDescription:
A index-sized, big block book measuring 12" x 24" (30 cm x
61 cm) and containing 575 pages, 111 of which are blank, 411
illustrations. The taupe rag paper paper pages are sewn into the
covers with twisted gut, with a cover of tarnished silver. Printed in
brown ink in the common alphabet of teh Western Kingdom. This work
has been translated into Gnomish. Has several fascinating copper
plate prints which are inked in blood.Age:
The book is historic (71 years).History:
This book is highly popular to adventurers.Contents:
(a listing of several goblinkin and their variations, anecdotes
collected in 86 entries)Writing
Quality:
Considered a breakthrough work.Accuracy:
60% with regards to the primary topic, however only 23% is suitable
for children.Availability:
The book is frequently disseminated, 9,500 copies are
available.Value:
Only worth 531 x base currency.

The
Legendary Love Letters of Koschei the Deathless & Baba
YagaAuthor:
Koschei the Deathless & Baba YagaDescription:
The bundle of letters measures 8½” × 11” (22 cm x 28 cm) and
contains 59 pages. The faded white paper pages are unbound, but
wrapped with a hemp cord, and there is no cover. Koschei's letters
are written in blood in the Alphabet of the Magi, while Baba Yaga's
letters are written in ichor in the Witches' Alphabet. In addition,
the bundle is covered by an oilskin packet and there are many
unidentified stains scattered throughout the letters.Age:
The book is classical (337 years).History:
Highly valuable to incubi and succubi, who would love to get their
hands on this collection in order to make it into an opera.Contents:
(Russian folk monsters)Writing
Quality:
Burn out your eyes bad.Accuracy:
99% concerning russian folk monsters, unfortunately, there is a 66.6%
chance of being mentally traumatized from reading the work to the
point where one can extract that information. Availability:
This text is unique.Value:
Certain seers will pay 9240 x base currency to get their hands on
this document.

Were
Here!Author:
Huvain the HairyDescription:
This shelf-sized, moderate block book measures 5” × 7” (13 cm x
18 cm) and contains 56 pages, 14 illustrations. Printed in blue ink
in Elven. Olde white vellum pages are sewn into the spine and covers
with hemp cord to the polished pewter cover. A sprinkling of
silver-colored initials on a green-colored field contribute nothing
to the quality of the writing.Age:
The book is aged (39 years).History:
This book has suffered a lot of wear and tear.Contents:
(a collection of tales about various therianthropes, lycanthropes,
etc.)Writing
Quality:
A work of average quality, useful for novices.Accuracy:
51%Availability:
The book is frequently disseminated, 4,000 copies are
available.Value:
This document is valued at 1500 x base currency on the black market.

Wondrous
Wierds of the Utter SouthAuthor:
Zelada TigerchangerDescription:
A guide-sized, average manuscript measuring 4" x 8" (10 cm
x 20 cm) and containing 69 pages. It is written in the hieroglyphs of
the Utter South, with gold ink. The copper-colored vellum pages are
bound with metal chains and there is no cover. This work has been
translated into the common alphabet of the Western Kingdom. There is
a written dedication at the front of the book.Age:
The book is historic (92 years).History:
Wild animals have chewed on this book, ruining several
pages.Contents:
(african fairies, spirits, & undead, as well as common african
animals (crocodile, hippo, lion, hyena, rhino, elephant, cape
buffalo, etc))Writing
Quality:
Considered indispensible in its field.Accuracy:
91%, however due to the roughness of the translation, only 85% of the
information is regularly used.Availability:
The book is commonly copied, 600 copies are available.Value:
Rarely sold for 3240 x base currency.

Yaomo
ShuAuthor:
Yang KaiDescription:
This digest-sized block book measures 6" x 9" (15 cm x 23
cm) and contains 136 pages, 376 illustrations. The cream-colored goat
parchment pages are cleverly folded together from one long section to
the cover of amber with a wood backing. Printed in brown ink in the
logographs of the Mysterious East. Translations of this work exist in
Common, and Elven. Full of well rendered illustrations that which go
poorly with the work.Age:
The book is quite old (412 years).History:
The authenticity of this work is in question.Contents:
(demon writings; chinese) (Hungry Ghosts & Hopping Vampires of
the Mysterious East)Writing
Quality:
Provides many captivating insights into the ancient understanding of
it's subject material.Accuracy:
56%, however due to the esoteric nature of the writing, only 47% of
the information is regularly used.Availability:
The book is uncommon, ten copies are available.Value:
Infrequently sold for 2706 x base currency.